It's been said many times here before... "there's nothing so expensive as a cheap Mercedes." Like most European vehicles, the basics (engine, transmission, etc...) will most likely last a long time, it's all the OTHER stuff (electrical, A/C, electronic, etc...) that can be frighteningly expensive to maintain. Buy only from whom you know, require documentation of all required maintenance, check CarFax and Auto-Check, have experienced M-B mechanic check the vehicle over.

I was thinking of purchasing a 2002 Mercedes Kompressor with 42,500 miles for $9,995. Is this a good buy or should I be worried about the age of the car and why it has such low miles on it? What can...